East of England
Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in East of England for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 180 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in East of England below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
A relaxed 5 km trail run at Rougham Estate with post-run burritos, live music and free onsite parking; age 16+ and organised by RunVibes on 18 September 2026.
A multi distance out and back trail event at Suffolk Running Centre on 19 September 2026 offering 5k to ultra options, aid stations every 10 km and a seven hour cut off.
A coastal trail marathon and half marathon on 19 September 2026 along the Norfolk Coast Path with part of entry fees supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Team cross country relays at Chingford Plain on 19 Sep 2026 with junior, senior and veteran races, limited entries and specific England Athletics eligibility and team rules.
Entry level 34 mile ultra through Suffolk and Norfolk trails on 19 September 2026 with aid stations, first aid, an 11 hour cut off and a 150 entrant limit.
Experience a scenic and exceptionally flat trail race along the Ouse Valley Way with marathon and half marathon options through the Huntingdonshire countryside.
A flat, mostly off road 10 km trail from Aylsham to Reepham through Norfolk countryside with start waves, water stations and a shuttle bus for runners.
Guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace, route tips, recommended trail shoes, and a chance to see woodland wildlife.
Free 5K social group run in Brandon on footpaths, dirt tracks and pavements passing local heritage sites; limited to 25 runners and family friendly.
Experience the scenic Hertfordshire countryside with the Chas Avis Harvest Trail, offering half and quarter marathon trail routes with chip timing and post race cake.
Guided trail runs at High Lodge in Thetford Forest offering 10k and 16k routes, paced groups, and woodland wildlife views across autumn and early winter 2026.
A five mile trail run on 24 September 2026 at The Viper in Mill Green near Ingatestone. Limited to over 18s with a small field; participants must be self sufficient with phone and headtorch and a tail runner is on course.
A Backyard Ultra in Welwyn Garden City where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains; entry includes drink vouchers and a commemorative pint glass.
Trail event at Billingford Lakes on the Wensum Way with a flat 5.3 km out and back, multi lap options to ultra distance, aid station, parking and bespoke medals.
Run Sandringham on 27 September 2026 features a Half Marathon, 5K and Community Mile around the Sandringham Estate. The event includes chip timing for the Half and 5K, water stations, medical support and on site parking.
Rural chip timed 10k and 3k near Grantchester supporting Maggie’s and Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust with medals, trophies and on site health services.
A community running event in Manuden on 27 September 2026 with 10k, 5k and 1k races, on-road starts then off-road bridleways, water stations and medals for finishers. Funds raised support Sands, St Clare Hospice and village organisations.
Timed multi lap event at Regatta Meadow in St Neots on a 5.3 km out and back course, offering distances from 5 km to ultra. Participants decide how many laps to run and all receive a finishers' medal.
October 2026
A 25 km EcoTrail event in Bell Common, Epping on 3 October 2026, listed as part of the 2026 events calendar.
Chelmsford Brew Co hosts a one-off 10 km trail run and a relaxed hike on 03 Oct 2026, with a finishers drink, crisps and a medal.